锺 (zhōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 锺 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锺 (zhōng) means "Ancient wine vessel; cup". with 14 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锺 stroke by stroke?

锺 has 14 strokes. The radical is 钅. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 锺 and 铓?

锺 (zhōng) and 铓 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 锺?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 钅. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 锺?

Common words containing 锺 include: 锺爱 (zhōng ài) — To dote on; to cherish; 锺情 (zhōng qíng) — To fall in love; to be deeply enamored; 姓锺 (xìng zhōng) — Surname Zhong.

How to Write 锺

The character 锺 (zhōng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

锺 is pronounced zhōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ancient wine vessel; cup.

Common Words with 锺

锺爱 zhōng ài

To dote on; to cherish

锺情 zhōng qíng

To fall in love; to be deeply enamored

姓锺 xìng zhōng

Surname Zhong

Example Sentences

他非常锺爱这个孩子。

tā fēi cháng zhōng ài zhè ge hái zi

He dotes on this child very much.

他对音乐一见锺情。

tā duì yīn yuè yī jiàn zhōng qíng

He fell in love with music at first sight.

我的老师姓锺。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng zhōng

My teacher's surname is Zhong.

Similar Characters

铓 máng

铸 zhù

铹 láo

Practice Writing 锺 (zhōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锺

What does 锺 (zhōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锺 and 铓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锺?

What common words use 锺?

How to Write 锺 (zhōng)